The sun had just set in the backyard of Anne and Steve Stodghill in Dallas' Preston Hollow neighborhood on Monday, September 9, when the neo-traditional country band Midland took the stage. Best known for their five-times-platinum hit, "Drinkin' Problem," the Dripping Springs-based trio were outfitted in their trademark retro/Laurel Canyon/cowboy duds, and bantering like the … [Read more...] about Country Band Midland Supported All For The Hall Dallas With A Backyard Show In Preston Hollow
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When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
The Red River Showdown pitting Texas and OU isn't the only heated rivalry between Oklahoma and the Lone Star State. One might be brewing now over whose All for the Hall concert event can raise the most dough for Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. First, though, the backstory: All for the Hall, founded in 2005 by Country Music Hall of Fame member … [Read more...] about When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas
Thanks to Anne and Steve Stodghill and Nashville's not-for-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, North Texans will have the chance to get up close and personal with C&W superstar Vince Gill as well as Midland, the flat-out coolest Texas country band around. Both will appear here in September as part of All for the Hall Dallas, a special, two-day … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas
A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining
As the cars lined up for the 2023 Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Writer's Garden early on Tuesday, November 7, featured Co-Speakers/International Designers/authors Paola Moschino and Philip Vergeylen couldn't resist taking in the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum. Inside the Arboretum's Rosine Hall, Featured Co-Speaker Hillwood Estate Executive Director/author Kate … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
As guests arrived at the entrance of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert and After-Party on Saturday, September 30, they were immediately directed to walk to their left. There, they encountered a tall wall of greenery and white flowers surrounding small windows with gold curtains, and other windows boasting signage of the … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
While memories of the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show featuring Dolce and Gabbana’s amazingly unconventional fashions for a morning and an afternoon presentation at Neiman Marcus NorthPark still were serving as luncheon fodder, the 2023 CCB Fashion Show did a 180° turn on Friday, September 8. Returning to its NM Downtown home turf for the multi-level … [Read more...] about Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
In days of yore when horse-drawn carriages delivered the livery set to special occasions, it was the clip-clop of hooves on cobblestone that announced their arrival. But that was ages ago. The 21st century mansion still hearkens back to the pavestone ways, but nowadays the stones are limited to the homes' circular driveways. And the hooves have been replaced by … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Like George and Tammy and Conway and Loretta, Dallas and Nashville seem to have a good thing going on. The bond between the two cities was on exhibit tonight when it was announced that a special fundraising event called All for the Hall Dallas, benefiting the educational programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would return to Big D for a second year in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
After eons of pandemic recovery, Tsunami Thursday has come roaring back into place for North Texas by-invite-only non-profit events. Just last night valet parkers were on the streets and folks were either making Solomon-like choices or trying to make at least two private parties. Over at Pam and Vin Perella’s Beverly Drive palazzo, The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year